1993 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 579 kg more than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2868 mm |
